Bridgeview veteran, who lost wife in February, pleads for return of missing dog
A south suburban Chicago veteran has given so much, and now lost much - first his wife and now his dog Otto. Anyone with information on Otto's whereabouts can call 708-921-9781. The family is offering a $2,000 reward for his safe return.
Syracuse police say man who killed pit bull in stabbing lied about being attacked by dog
The Syracuse Police Department says Thomas Hemmingway is now facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge after investigators reviewed video footage of the July 26 incident.
Family seeks answers after they say dog was shot by Justice Police Department
A family is demanding answers after they say the Justice Police Department shot their dog.
Students build tiny homes for animals along the Chicago River as part of Brookfield Zoo program
The afterschool program is offered through the Chicago Zoological Society's King Conservation Leadership Academy. The "science explorers" designed and constructed the habitats, then created signage to inform visitors of their importance.
200-pound rescued walrus calf receives round-the-clock 'cuddling'
A 200-pound walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope is getting bottle fed and receiving round-the-clock “cuddling" from animal welfare workers who are trying to keep the 1-month-old alive.
Bolingbrook firefighters save bird trapped in fishing line in lake
Bolingbrook Firefighters rescued a great blue heron Wednesday that was tangled in fishing line in a lake.
Animals at Brookfield Zoo enjoy tasty treat for National Watermelon Day
Thursday was National Watermelon Day and it was a holiday that had the animals at Brookfield Zoo very excited.
English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
CPD names new horse after fallen Officer Ella French
The Chicago Police Department Mounted Unit welcomed a new horse this week and named it after one of their own.
71 malnourished animals, some pregnant with 'high parasite load,' rescued in Oklahoma cruelty case
The animals included 29 horses, two of them being studs, 23 cows, 13 goats, and six sheep. They were all in various body conditions.
Watch: Man dresses up in realistic dog costume, gets taken for a walk
The Japanese man reportedly spent close to $16,000 on a realistic border collie outfit.
Dead bats reportedly washing ashore from Lake Michigan
Some environmental groups are raising concerns about disturbing discoveries on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Houston-area woman spends days crawling through storm drain swarming with cockroaches to rescue puppies
One woman shares her story on how she saved puppies from cockroach infested storm drains.
Humane Society: Dogs who died in van with broken AC should not have been transported on such a hot day
Humane Society of Hobart Director Jennifer Webber said the driver swore at her, and refused to show her health certificates. She says it's unlikely a vet would have approved travel that day, when the heat index topped 100 degrees.
Multiple dogs die during transport from Chicago to Indiana due to AC unit failure
Indiana police say multiple dogs being transported from Chicago's O'Hare Airport died Thursday after the AC unit in the vehicle they were being taken in failed mechanically.
Local K9 officers receive life-saving body armor vests thanks to generous donation
Some local K9 officers will be a bit safer on the job thanks to a big donation. They're getting new body armor vests to help protect them as they work.
PAWS Medical Miracle: 12-year-old Penny gets second chance at life with makeover, life-saving surgeries
Sporting a new pink coat and a complete makeover, 12-year-old Penny is feeling like a new dog thanks to PAWS Chicago.
PAWS Medical Miracle: 12-year-old Penny gets second chance at life with makeover, life-saving surgeries
Sporting a new pink coat and a complete makeover, 12-year-old Penny is feeling like a new dog thanks to PAWS Chicago.
Shark Week returns: Shedd Aquarium expert discusses apex predator's role in ocean ecosystems
It is Shark Week! We know they are one of the apex predators of the ocean and they scare the heck out of humans, but they’re also extremely important in helping to maintain healthy ocean ecosystems! Kerri Olzewski from the Shedd Aquarium joined Good Day Chicago on Friday to teach us all about the fascinating creatures.
Shedd surprises patients at Lurie Children's Hospital with some visitors
Some very special visitors surprised patients at Lurie Children's Hospital Thursday.